Lead Engineer, Substation

Job Description

K\&A Power Group is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States Asia the Middle East and Africa We provide comprehensive consulting engineering and design program and project management construction management and EPC services specializing in substation transmission distribution and distributed energy resources We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent building a culture of excellence and building meaningful long term relationships with our employees clients and communities wherever they are in the world Powered By Innovation Passion And Purpose Start your K\&A Career We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Lead Substation Engineer to join our team at K\&A Power Group in Orange Connecticut In this role you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors Youll be part of a dynamic people focused team where your expertise ideas and contributions will be valued and celebrated Role Expectations Project engineering performance and overseeing including all phases such as scoping and budgeting conceptual engineering contract management and design engineering design construction and closeoutPerform standard and complex engineering analyses designs and calculationsResponsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs based on Avangrid Standards and overseeing the work of external detailed designer ensuring consistency among all the operating companiesEnsure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company local state and national codes and standardsUtilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineersProvide technical leadership in most complex projects that have a wide impact on the businessMentor develop and support team in technical skillsSME for teamLiaison direct contractors on company policy standards and best practicesWork independently with little supervisionWhat were looking for A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering programEight 8 years of professional experience within substation design and engineering for electrical UtilitiesFamiliarity with grounding studies andor lightning protection is a plusExperience with Greenfields and BrownfieldsGeneral knowledge and application of IEEE Standards as they pertain to substationsExperience and or knowledge with power analysis software is ideal ie SKM Etap Easy Power etcProven experience in Substation Design should include general arrangement electrical equipment plans elevation and section views Equipment cable trays cable design conduit fill calcs rigid bus calcs grounding and conduit layouts control schematics wiring diagramsProficient in Microsoft Projects Excel PowerPoint and WordHybrid Position reports to the office Tuesday ThursdayWork Authorization RequiredStrong verbal written communication skills requiredPay Range 115000 130000annually Why Join K\&A People First Culture We put our people at the center of everything we do creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority Innovation \& Learning We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training mentorship and hands on experience Collaborative Team Environment We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees Recognition \& Growth Weve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence As an agile and fast growing company we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth Competitive Compensation \& Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees including but not limited to Medical Dental and Vision InsuranceFSA HSA and Dependent Care Spending Account401K Traditional and Roth with company matchLifestyle Spending Account LSAPaid Parental Leave after 12 months of employmentPaid Holidays and Flexible PTOTuition ReimbursementLong Term Disability Short Term Disability and Life InsuranceEAP Employee Assistance ProgramParking and Transit ReimbursementPet InsuranceCheck out our career page for more information The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to technical ability experience and training licenses and certifications and other related skillsets The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled